A recent curriculum-based mindfulness stress-reduction program was implemented at Baker College in Michigan for entry-level occupational therapy students in an MOT program, given the fact that stress in college students is on the rise. The seven-week study used a combination of mindfulness-based stress reduction strategies, including phone applications, podcasts, guided meditation, mindfulness of breath, yoga,…
Energy Healing Class Discount
Learn how to provide Energy Healing in any health care setting to help your clients with efficacy-based research to lower pain, stress, anxiety, depression, nausea, insomnia, improve wound healing and more. Class discount is through December 31, 2021. Class is Available as a Recording Energy Healing is becoming more popular as many people are experiencing…
Self-Regulation for Children with Meditation
We wish all the students and teachers a wonderful school year! Meditation, mindfulness, breath work, and guided imagery are all techniques that can help lower stress, fear, worry, and improve ability to feel more calm, focused––with a host of many wonderful health benefits. An example of how an occupational therapist can assist with self-regulation, i.e….
OT Scope with Integrative Health
Occupational Therapy is a holistic profession that blends well with integrative health approaches. Some examples of OT and integrative health include: 1. Preparatory Methods – i.e. breath work, guided imagery, or yoga for stress reduction for ADL’s 2. Occupations – i.e. mindfulness or meditation for pain reduction 3. Activities – i.e. standing yoga poses…
Energy Healing on New Thinking Allowed
Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, was interviewed on New Thinking Allowed. She offers a number of techniques and strategies for self-healing and distant healing of others. They include breathing exercises, meditation, and visualization. She focuses on stress management, intuition development, and compassion for oneself and others. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The…
Happy OT Month 2020!
We wish you a Happy OT Month! 🌼 There has been an outpouring of OTs sharing ways to help you manage your stress and stay well physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually –– so you can be the best in your life and when OTs are serving clients. This may be a time for all of us…
Raise Your Vibration Daily Meditations – March 23-27
Be supported with your self-care by Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L to raise your vibration to joy and peace, and support your immune system. This was recorded March 23-27, 2020 in light of fear and worry around COVID-19 and social distancing. Access the recording of 5 one-hour meditations to assist you with: Peace & Relaxation Joy Compassion Love…